Child Support Attorney II (Location: Humboldt or Trinity)

CalHR • Eureka, CA

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About The Position

Child Support Attorney II performs professional legal work in child support civil and criminal cases. The position provides legal advice and assistance on child support issues to Department and law enforcement staff, advises clients and the public about child support legal procedures, and may serve as the attorney of record in legal actions and proceedings filed on behalf of the Department before courts and administrative law agencies. The role performs related work as required.

Working under general supervision, this is the journey level in the Child Support Attorney series. Employees at this level apply specific child support legal experience and complete assignments with less supervision and review. Positions may be permanently allocated to Level II based on the nature of the work. Positions are flexibly staffed and are normally filled through advancement from Child Support Attorney I; outside candidates must have prior related experience.

The position may be located in Humboldt or Trinity. Some positions in this classification may require a California driver license. Employees driving on County business must hold a valid license for the vehicle class and meet County automobile insurability requirements.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience as a general practicing attorney.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Knowledge of California civil and criminal codes related to child law; civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law; trial and courtroom practices; administrative law procedures; legal research methods; rules of evidence; standard legal office practices; negotiation techniques related to child law, criminal law, and child support; and ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to child law and child support issues; prepare and present statements of law and fact; and argue clearly and persuasively in writing and orally.
• Ability to prepare and present cases in Municipal and Superior courts and negotiate settlements.
• Ability to manage an assigned caseload and perform quality legal work under deadline pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity, understand differences in human behavior and cultural and ethnic backgrounds, prepare clear and comprehensive records and correspondence, and establish effective working relationships.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by the start date.
• Applicants must possess integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively, and health consistent with performing the assigned duties. A medical examination may be required.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, including a criminal records check. Positions with access to federal tax information may require fingerprinting, citizenship verification, local law-enforcement checks, and reinvestigation every 10 years.
• Some positions may require a California driver license; employees driving on County business must meet applicable licensing and automobile insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, research, and prepare child support cases for litigation or prosecution.
• Interview and advise complainants, law enforcement personnel, and the public regarding the prosecution of child support cases.
• Litigate or prosecute cases in all county courts.
• Negotiate with attorneys regarding the disposition of civil matters and modification of charges in specific cases.
• Assist other attorneys with the investigation, research, and preparation of more complex cases.
• Advise Department staff on legal and procedural questions in particular cases.
• Prepare briefs and opinions concerning law as applied to Department matters.
• Assist in preparing filings and prosecuting cases before Appellate Courts.
• May give presentations to law enforcement agencies and public groups on child support legal issues and processes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PERS retirement benefits, with tiers listed as 2.7%@55 for Tier 1 (prior to 7/5/12), 2.0%@55 for Tier 2 (post 7/6/12), and 2.0%@62 for Tier 3 (post 1/1/13).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed